Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Embark on a 3.5-hour boat journey to Capers Island, a rare, undeveloped barrier island where nature thrives undisturbed. Cruise through meandering tidal creeks, home to bottlenose dolphins, osprey, pelicans, bald eagles, herons, and egrets. Marine experts will use seine nets and habitat traps to unveil the hidden marine life beneath the surface. Upon arrival, spend 90 minutes exploring Bone-yard Beach—where ancient oak stumps jut from the sand—and the island’s tranquil freshwater ponds. Ideal for shelling, birdwatching, and hands-on discovery, this eco-tour blends adventure with education. Encounter coastal Georgia’s pristine beauty and vibrant wildlife in their natural habitat. Perfect for nature lovers and eco-conscious adventurers.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What to bring:
You are welcome to bring your own refreshments and small cooler for the trip. Beer and wine is welcome for passengers ages 21 and over.
Wear comfortable and weather-appropriate clothing and shoes or sandals.
Bathing suits are optional since you are welcome to get in the water during this excursion.
Please feel free to bring a bag with sunscreen, towels, cameras, binoculars, bug spray, or anything else that will make your trip more enjoyable.
Credit card to pay for parking. Text to pay system located in parking lot
What To Expect
Enjoy a 3.5-hour boat excursion as we venture to Capers Island, one of the few remaining undeveloped barrier islands. We will cruise through winding tidal creeks to find diverse wildlife living in this salt marsh environment. Common sightings include bottlenose dolphin, osprey, pelicans, bald eagles, herons, egrets, and more. Along the way we'll employ various nets and habitat traps for an up-close look at some of the rarely seen marine creatures that thrive below the surface. As you arrive on Capers, you will have about an hour and a half to explore its pristine "Bone-yard Beach" and interior freshwater ponds. Capers provides excellent opportunities for shelling and bird watching.
Options
Capers Island Wildlife Exploration
What‘s Included
Captain and Naturalist Guide
Parking Fee per hour
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A must for your summer vacation.
TCeats,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a must for your summer vacation they take you to a deserted island or you can really unplug just beautiful
Fun and Educational, For All Ages
markbQ3131BJ,May 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Did this tour on a Saturday morning in May, with a group of friends from college, we are all in our 60s now. This was a great "all ages" experience, fun and educational for everyone from age 6 to age 60! We all learned something new from Captain Robert, and we loved having the opportunity to just wander along the "boneyard" at Capers Island for an hour. A unique and unforgettable experience!
Great experience
K633MOdianec,May 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was our second time to go. It was great! Robert makes it fun for everyone. He is constantly telling us and showing us things along the way. We had a group of dolphins swimming right next to the boat. The kids loved playing in the tidepools on Capers Island. We got to see crabs and other critters close up. We learned lots of interesting facts, and had lots of fun.
The best wildlife tour for children and adults
mariannav242,May 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Capers Island Wildlife Tour: Five stars! Whether you are the type of person that misses the 1:1 interaction with a tour guide that can slam lyrical Poe; want to spike your interest with historical facts (re. U-Boats, Hurricane Hugo, FEMA. etc.) or engross yourself with discovery channel-like animal trivia - this is the tour for you. Robert Randolph (father of Greyson), teacher, world traveler and accidental comedian - will never disappoint! In the age of AI - he is a true sage that brought out the best in our child and brought us back to our youth. Connect with the planet, learn when not to eat the oysters, crab, snail (not conch) and see dolphins on this awesome tour. Slight criticism: if you’re going to ask the men on the tour what they do for a living extend the same curiosity to the women
Learned and Saw so much!
C3755BVjuliaw,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Captain Robbie is so great! Kids and dults of all ages were fascinated and learned so much :)
Great time owith Barrier Islands Eco Tour
MargK4,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great Saturday morning excursion. The knowledge of our guide, Parker, about the ecosystems, was exceptional. He made it fun and personal. Would definitely recommend! Thanks for a good time.
Delightful day!
927cherw,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Barrier Island Eco Tours took our school group of 5th graders on a fantastic tour. The students loved learning about the crabs, dolphins, turtles, and clams. Our guide and boat driver were wonderful. They even grilled hotdogs and hamburgers for lunch on Capers Island. It was a delightful experience! I highly recommend this journey to anyone and everyone!
Capers Island Wildlife Exploration is great!
A9232QHkathrynb,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was our 4th trip on the Capers Island Wildlife Exploration with Barrier Islands Eco Tours, each one taken on a special occasion or with family visiting from out of town. Mickey, our guide yesterday, shares her vast knowledge of all things related to marshes, estuaries, coastal birds, dolphins, crabs and oysters, fielding questions and giving everyone a chance to see things close up. We always learn something new! Capers Island provides a wonderful 40 minute or so walking break on the boat ride where we see the boneyard beach. The Capers Island Wildlife Exploration is for everyone!
Caper Island Adventure
93waynen,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great day for a trip to Capers Island. Boat was clean, comfortable and Captain Robert was awesome. He grew up on and around the water and is very educational. Saw a couple dolphin: stopped by an oyster bed/bank; retrieved a crab pot which had blue crab and stone crab. Captain Robert taught us about each species. Roberts’ canine side campanion (Isabell i think was her name) was a hit on the boat with everyone. We had plenty of time to explore the island before heading back. We would recommend this trip to family and friends.
The highlight of our Charleston trip
lenm2014,Feb 23, 2026
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5.00We did the Capers Island Wildlife Exploration Tour with Mike (and his Fourth Mate, Polly, who is an absolute delight and a highlight in her own right), and it was genuinely the best activity we did during our entire trip to Charleston. Mike is incredibly knowledgeable about the local ecosystem and wildlife, and he has a real gift for making that knowledge accessible and engaging for adults and kids alike. We had our six-year-old with us, and Mike kept everyone captivated the whole time. We got up close with dolphins, learned a ton about the area, and spent time exploring Capers Island with no one else around. Just us, the beach, and the most beautiful "boneyard" you've ever seen. It was fun, educational, unhurried, and memorable in all the right ways. If you're visiting Charleston and looking for something to do that's a little off the beaten path, stop looking. Book this tour.
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